Centenary of the Famous 41: Sexuality and Social Control in Mexico,1901 by R. Ir

Description: Centenary of the Famous 41 by R. Irwin, E. McCaughan, M. Nasser On November 17, 1901, Mexico City police raided a private party and arrested 41 men, half of whom were dressed as women. The editors take the scandal as the point of departure for a book that examines issues of sexuality and social control in Mexico at the turn of the century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On November 17, 1901, Mexico City police raided a private party and arrested 41 men, half of whom were dressed as women. This clandestine transvestite ball was apparently not an unheard of phenomenon at the time, although it was not normally something that would gain national attention. However, Mexican cultural trends in literature, in art, in the sciences and in journalism were inciting an atmosphere of sexual curiosity that was in search of the right turn of events to ignite a discursive explosion and focus interest on what was not a new phenomenon, but what was about to become a new concept: homosexuality. The "nefarious ball" scandalized Mexico City and is still part of the citys lore. It provoked social commentary on the state of masculinity in Mexico; it lived, and lives on, in popular culture; it has spawned a novel, as well as songs, ditties, engravings by famous Mexican artists and other cultural artifacts. The editors take the scandal as the point of departure for a book that examines issues of sexuality and social control in Mexico at the turn of the century.The ball is treated as a cultural event in itself - the editors have assembled pictures, have translated part of a historical novel about the event, and include the famous engravings of Posada while, at the same time, including essays that broadly speak about the underworld in Mexico City. What emerges from this volume is a comprehensive slice of history that includes essays on working class minorities, prison conditions, criminology, mental health discourse, etc. Notes Robert Mckee Irwin is the author of "Mexican Masculinities". He also co-edited "Hispanisms and Homosexualities" (Duke 98) with Sylvia Molloy. Edward J. McCaughan is the author of books on social change in Latin America like "Reinventing Revolution: The Renovation of Left Discourse in Mexico and Cuba" (Westview 97). Author Biography ROBERT MCKEE IRWIN is Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Spanish and Portuguese department at Tulane University and author of the forthcoming Mexican Masculinities. He also co-edited Hispanisms and Homosexualities (Duke 98) with Sylvia Molloy. - EDWARD J. MCCAUGHAN is Associate Professor of Sociology and Co-chair of Latin American Studies at Loyola University of New Orleans and author of books on social change in Latin America like Reinventing Revolution: The Renovation of Left Discourse in Mexico and Cuba (Westview 97). - MICHELLE NASSER was co-organizer of the Centenary of the Famous 41 symposium and curated the accompanying exhibition of JosGuadalup Podsada broadsides and newspaper stories on the Famous 41. Table of Contents Introduction; R.Mckee Irwin, E.McCaughan, M.Nasser PART I: THE FAMOUS 41 The 41 and the Great Raid; C.Monsiváis , translated by A.Walker ) The Centenary of the Famous 41; R.Mckee Irwin The Scandal of the 41: Mexican Newspaper Coverage, November 1901, Spanish Version English Version, (translated by R.McKee Irwin & M.Nasser ) The 41: A Socio-Critical Novel (1906): Eduardo Castrejóns Lost Novel, Excerpts, Spanish Version English Version, (translated by R.McKee Irwin and M.Nasser ) PART II: SEXUALITY AND SOCIAL CONTROL IN MEXICO, 1901 Homophobia and the Construction of Working-Class Masculinities: Mexico City, 1890-1910; R.Buffington The Lagartijo at the High Life: Notes on Masculine Consumption, Race, Nation and Homosexuality in Porfirian Mexico; V.M.González Interpretations of Sexuality in Mexico City Prisons: A Critical Version of Roumagnac; P.Piccato Beyond Medicalization: Asylum Doctors and Inmates Produce Sexual Knowledge at the General Insane Asylum La Castañeda in Late Porfirian Mexico; C.Rivera Garza Sentimental Excess and Gender Disruption: The Case of Amado Nervo, S.Molloy Review The Centenary of the Famous 41 is a rich contribution to the growing bibliography on the relationship between the state and sexuality. Taking an important case from 1901 in which police interrupted a clandestine party of drag queens in Mexico City, the editors first supply significant archival documentation taken from newspapers, graphic art, and lost fiction of the time and then assemble an impressive collection of scholarly essays to address affirmations of sexual difference and homophobic response in early twentieth century Mexico. Focusing on the politics of visibility and the power of normative law, on the culture of the closet and battles to regulate otherness, the authors offer original and illuminating insights that considerably expand the range of reflection belonging to Latin American cultural studies. - Francine Masiello, UC Berkeley, author of The Art of Transition Promotional Robert Mckee Irwin is the author of "Mexican Masculinities". He also co-edited "Hispanisms and Homosexualities" (Duke 98) with Sylvia Molloy. Edward J. McCaughan is the author of books on social change in Latin America like "Reinventing Revolution: The Renovation of Left Discourse in Mexico and Cuba" (Westview 97). Review Quote "The Famous 41 is a rich contribution to the growing bibliography on the relationship between the state and sexuality. Taking an important case from 1901 in which police interrupted a clandestine party of drag queens in Mexico City, the editors first supply significant archival documentation taken from newspapers, graphic art, and lost fiction of the time and then assemble an impressive collection of scholarly essays to address affirmations of sexual difference and homophobic response in early twentieth century Mexico. Focusing on the politics of visibility and the power of normative law, on the culture of the closet and battles to regulate otherness, the authors offer original and illuminating insights that considerably expand the range of reflection belonging to Latin American cultural studies." -- Francine Masiello, UC Berkeley, author ofThe Art of Transition Description for Bookstore On November 17, 1901, Mexico City police raided a private party and arrested 41 men, half of whom were dressed as women. Clandestine transvestite balls were not unheard of at this time, and a raid would not normally gain national attention. However, Mexican cultural trends in literature, art, the sciences, and in journalism were inciting an atmosphere of sexual curiosity that was in search of the right turn of events to ignite a discursive explosion and focus interest on what was not a new phenomenon, but what was about to become a new concept: homosexuality. The editors treat the "nefarious" ball as a cultural event in itself and have assembled pictures, including the famous engravings by Posada, and have translated part of an historical novel about the event. At the same time, they uncover the underworld in Mexico City with essays on prison conditions, criminology, mental health discourse, and working class masculinities to create a rare and comprehensive slice of Mexican history at the turn of the century. Details ISBN1403960496 Language English ISBN-10 1403960496 ISBN-13 9781403960498 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Short Title CENTENARY OF THE FAMOUS 41 200 Pages 311 Edition 2003rd Subtitle Sexuality and Social Control in Mexico,1901 DOI 10.1604/9781403960498;10.1007/978-1-349-73069-8 AU Release Date 2003-03-25 NZ Release Date 2003-03-25 US Release Date 2003-03-25 UK Release Date 2003-03-25 Edited by M. Nasser Author M. Nasser Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2003 ed. Series New Directions in Latino American Cultures Publication Date 2003-03-25 Alternative 9781403960481 DEWEY 306.7609720904 Illustrations XII, 311 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96924760;

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